Drewry says leasing companies are expected to own 54 percent of the world’s shipping container fleet by 2020.
Executive Moves: Old Dominion, OpenPort, Pool of Stake
Industry veterans Marty Freeman, Paul Bell and Ian Scarffe take on new roles.
Commentary: Inland ports’ growing importance
Interior hubs are providing cheaper and faster options for transporting goods as volumes rise and consumers demand quicker deliveries.
Unmanned aircraft deliveries need groundwork first
DOT outlines exemption procedures for air taxi operators planning commercial drop-offs
USDA proposes changes to organics list
Elemental sulfur would be added and potassium acid tartrate would be reclassified.
International consortium signs Nigerian rail concession deal
Initial work will make the narrow-gauge rail line system technically and economically operable.
BDP selects Chain.io for blockchain solution
Shippers, logistics service providers and trade software firms can integrate existing solutions with Vault using only a few lines of code.
Port Canaveral demolition begins
High-tech cruise terminal is the largest project in the port’s history.
Port to negotiate with Oakland A’s for ballpark site
The baseball team is considering Howard Terminal as stadium location
Union Pacific partners with National Park Foundation
The financial support will provide national park experiences for thousands of young people in the 23 states where the railroad operates.